Reviews and Recipes of a Raw Food Reveler – à la Joie de Jenn

Garlic Lemon Kale Pesto

January 9, 2012

I was feeling a little under the weather this weekend, and wanted a healthy snack that would help whip my immune system back into shape. Perhaps instinctually, I had a craving for kale–and that’s when it struck me that I needed to make a garlicky lemon kale pesto!

Kale possesses powerful anti-inflammatory and detox properties, counting chlorophyll and other phytonutrients among its many immune-boosting benefits. Furthermore the presence of vitamin C, vitamin A, and zinc help fight infection by increasing the body’s production of antibodies and white blood cells.

Garlic also has many antiviral benefits. The natural antiseptic contains the antioxidant Allicin, which when activated works to destroy free radicals and eliminate toxins.

I had tried making this recipe once before, and it came out too lemony. With a few modifications, however, this time I think I got it just right!